"Dead tree gnarl" by Mutartis
Original work hand signed by the artist
Acrylic paint
Canadian maple wood skate deck
85x21,8cm
33,4x8,5inch
Original work hand signed by the artist
Acrylic paint
Canadian maple wood skate deck
85x21,8cm
33,4x8,5inch
Original work hand signed by the artist
Acrylic paint
Canadian maple wood skate deck
85x21,8cm
33,4x8,5inch
About Mutartis :
As a kid, I was into many crazes and still enjoy picking up new things. In the late 70s, I got into the second wave of skateboarding that had spread across the UK and Europe from America. This coincided with the arrival of Punk Rock in my hometown of Frome in South West UK. The two were somehow related, with my favorite band, Devo, incorporating skate imagery and wearing Jofa helmets and pads on stage.
Despite my lack of skill in skateboarding, I enjoyed the culture and turned my focus to drawing and visual art, which I was good at. Graffiti culture arrived in my area in the mid-eighties and captivated me. I embraced graffiti for the next couple of decades, initially trying to emulate the New York hip-hop style but eventually developing my own style by incorporating elements meaningful to me in rural West UK. Influenced by Punk and Goth culture, my graffiti blended anarchic elements, creating a unique fusion. I believe blending different styles is essential to creating new movements. My work started integrating darker, organic, rural elements that resonate with the current interest in folk and weird art.
For a while now, I have been painting blank skateboard decks, using inks and spray paint directly on the wood and leaving the natural wood as a background. The long, upright scale of the decks suits my style well and is satisfying to work with.
Artist’s statement :
Recently, I collaborated with ArtFlip, an exciting art project involving painting skateboards. This allowed me to create three original works inspired by the energy and freedom of skateboarding. The boards have a theme of fluidity, represented by free and spontaneous lines symbolizing unrestricted movement. Using a bright color palette and mixed techniques, I captured the dynamism and beauty of continuous flow. This project allowed me to explore my creativity and connect with skate culture in a personal and expressive way.
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Original work hand signed by the artist
Certificate of Authenticity signed by Artflip Gallery
Acrylic paint
Canadian maple wood skate deck
85x21,8cm
33,4x8,5inch -
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